WCSO NEWS RELEASES FOR 15 FEB 18

On 14 Feb 18 Sgt. Holbert began an investigation regarding a possible fraud/theft. This case remains under investigation.

On 14 Feb 18 Deputy Schwendeman met with Judi Dixon regarding Anthony P. Dixon returning home and incidents occurring at that location. Deputies met with Dixon at the home and admitted to some of the allegations. Anthony Paul Dixon, age 28, 1152 Farson Street, Belpre, was placed under arrest for domestic violence and transported to the Washington County Jail for processing.

On 14 Feb 18 Deputy Carr responded to Sandhill Road, Marietta, in reference to a Poulan chainsaw and Stihl chainsaw being removed from a shed. This case remains under investigation.

On 14 Feb 18 Deputy Carr began an investigation in reference to identity theft. This case remains under investigation.

On 15 Feb 18 Deputy Jones initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Andrew Jewell with passenger Cynthia Damron. Damron was asked if there was anything in the vehicle the Deputies should know about, as well as asking to search the vehicle. Damron allowed for the search, with Deputy Jones locating a small baggie of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Jewell was asked if there was anything that Deputies should know about with him stating he had a gun in his book bag. Jewell exited the vehicle at which time a bag fell from his waist band. The bag contained a baggie of suspected methamphetamine and unknown pills. Andrew Michael Jewell, age 32, 401 N. Grey Street, Pennsboro, WV, was transported to the Washington County Jail charged with drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle. Cynthia Kay Damron, age 35, 203 W. Penn Avenue, Pennsboro, WV, was placed under arrest and charged with possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following warrants were processed at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office:

Shawn Lee Whittekind, age 40, 233 Broughton Avenue, Marietta, Ohio, on three warrants for illegal manufacture of drugs, all felonies.

Anthony William Kennedy, Sr., age 35, 4115 27th Street NE, Canton, Ohio, on warrants for two counts of driving under suspension, violation of stop light, domestic violence and breach of recognizance, all misdemeanors.

Cynthia Kay Damron, age 35, 203 W. Penn Avenue, Pennsboro, WV, for possession of drugs, a felony and illegal use or possession of drugs, a misdemeanor.

Christopher Orin Collins, age 26, 1209 County House Lane, Apt. G, Marietta, Ohio, for public indecency and probation violation, both misdemeanors.

There are currently 28 female and 99 male inmates in the Washington County Jail.